Jean Baptiste Houet Collection
Jean Baptiste Houet was a renowned French artist known for his exquisite furnishing fabrics
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Jean Baptiste Houet was a renowned French artist known for his exquisite furnishing fabrics. One of his notable works is "Le Meunier, Son Fils, et l'Ane (The Miller, His Son, and the Ass)" created in 1806 at the Oberkampf Manufactory. This fabric depicts a heartwarming scene of a miller and his son accompanied by their donkey. Another captivating piece by Houet is "Diane Chasseresse (Diana the Huntress)" produced around 1800 in Nantes. The creator remains unknown, but the fabric showcases Diana, the goddess of hunting, surrounded by her loyal companions. Intriguingly mysterious is "Eros, " an enchanting furnishing fabric from France dating back to approximately 1810. Although its creator remains anonymous as well, this fabric portrays Eros or Cupid - the god of love - with his bow and arrow ready to strike hearts. Houet's collaboration with Oberkampf Manufactory resulted in remarkable creations like "Les Travaux de la Manufacture (The Factory in Operation)" from 1783/84. This fabric provides insight into the bustling activities within a textile factory during that era. "Paul and Virginie, " crafted in 1802 at Oberkampf Manufactory, tells an emotional story through its intricate design. Inspired by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre's novel about tragic love between two young individuals on Mauritius Island. "The Inauguration of The Port of Cherbourg by Louis XVI" was brought to life on another stunning furnishing fabric created in Nantes around 1787 by Petitpierre et Cie. It commemorates King Louis XVI inaugurating Cherbourg port while showcasing intricate details of ships and festivities.